The U.N. secretary-general on Sunday strongly condemned the killing of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and the wounding of eight others in southern Sudan, warning that such acts may constitute war crimes.
"I strongly condemn the horrific drone attacks that targeted the logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, resulting in fatalities and injuries of members of the Bangladeshi U.N. Peacekeeping contingent," Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on X.
"Attacks against UN peacekeepers like this one are unjustifiable and may constitute war crimes. I remind everyone of their obligation to protect UN personnel and civilians. There will need to be accountability."
Guterres also extended his condolences to the families of the fallen peacekeepers and the government and people of Bangladesh.
Earlier, Bangladesh’s interim government head, Muhammad Yunus, condemned Saturday's attack as a serious crime against "international peace and humanity."
